Dripping Springs, Texas vs. Mena, Arkansas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Mena, Arkansas is 50.6% cheaper than Dripping Springs, Texas.

You would need a salary of $24,725 in Mena, Arkansas to maintain the standard of living you have in Dripping Springs, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Mena, Arkansas is cheaper than Dripping Springs, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
79% cheaper in Mena
than in Dripping Springs, Texas
Dripping Springs, TX vs. Mena, AR
Compared to Dripping Springs, Mena is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  50.6% lower
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Renter
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  6.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  78.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.4% lower
  Commute
  36.1% lower
  Health
  14.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.3% higher